Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration United Republic of inscribed as such

inscribed as such

makers marked

the CVSM box containing the CVSM clasp envelope

the Harbour Pilot’s flag offered is a so-called Delta flag

Harpe was awarded the Swords for successful leadership of his unit

Germany, Third Reich. A Customs And Border Service Decoration United Republic of inscribed as such(Zollgrenzschutz Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from a period but incorrect replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a raised central wreathed German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZ SCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN BORDER PROTECTION), unmarked, measuring 42. 12 mm (w) x 46. 64